The best Samgyeopsal in Korea
In Korea, the best Samgyeopsal (grilled pork belly, 삼겹살) tends to come from the places that have lasted. Each of these 12 restaurants is an officially recognized 백년가게, a business the Korean Ministry of SMEs certifies for 30 or more years of continuous operation. Korea's restaurant scene turns over fast, so a place that has served the same dish for decades has earned the word "best." Pick one near you and open it in your own map app for photos, hours, and directions.
Best Samgyeopsal in Gyeongnam
5 heritage spots
Musoewangsotttukkeong (무쇠왕솥뚜껑)
A samgyeopsal restaurant frequented by Namhae locals, where pork is grilled on a giant cast-iron pot lid. Recommended by local Korea Post staff in the 2026 Post Office Dining Guide (우체국 추천 맛집가이드).
📍 Namhae-gun, Gyeongnam
Cheonhawangsogeumgui (천하왕소금구이)
A restaurant for domestic aged fresh pork, combining healthy pork with expert aging techniques. Recommended by local Korea Post staff in the 2026 Post Office Dining Guide (우체국 추천 맛집가이드).
📍 Milyang-si, Gyeongnam
Myeongpumtojongheukdwaeji (명품토종흑돼지)
A savory chewiness that grows with every bite, with the deep natural flavor of native black pork. Recommended by local Korea Post staff in the 2026 Post Office Dining Guide (우체국 추천 맛집가이드).
📍 Geochang-gun, Gyeongnam
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Source: 소상공인시장진흥공단 백년가게 (Ministry of SMEs), data.go.kr open data (KOGL Type 1).